Environmental Health

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In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• TAS-HLP-GCE-2023

Elective

• TAS-SCM-GDI-2023

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject will provide a broad understanding of current environmental health concepts. Students undertaking this course will gain insight into how our health is influenced by our environments and ecology, and the likely impacts of climate change and benefits of environmental sustainability. It examines policy responses to this threat at a local and international level.

The subject will develop skills in investigating potential pollutants and hazards, including an introduction to the field of toxicology. These tools will then be used to assess environmental health risks, to manage these risks through appropriate legislation and regulation, and to communicate these risks to the public, including in emergency situations.

Students will be required to engage in online discussion on relevant topics, work in a group to prepare a case study presentation, and produce an essay applying the theories and skills covered in course material.

• Case Study/ Presentation (40%)
• Discussion Board Posts and Reflection (20%)
• Meeting Paper / Essay (40%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).